| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| boss |
a person who gives work to other people and tells them what to do; manager. |
| corridor |
a hall or passageway. |
| loan |
money or something else that is borrowed or lent. |
| musical |
good at or fond of music. |
| oil |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals. |
| pale |
light in color. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| rent |
the regular payment that you give to the owner of a property for the use of a space. |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of material used as decoration for hair, gifts, or the like. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| staircase |
a set of steps with a railing that goes from one floor to another in a building. |
| tiny |
very small. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |